MiniTool ShadowMaker
Comprehensive backup solution for Windows, securing OS, files, disks through automatic backups, sync methods. Restore data on new hardware; manage disk space efficiently.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
Features
- Incremental Backup
- Disk Imaging
- Backups and Disaster Recovery
- Disaster Recovery
- Disk Cloning
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What is MiniTool ShadowMaker?
MiniTool ShadowMaker is a Windows backup utility that offers comprehensive data protection. It backs up the operating system, individual files, folders, disks, and partitions through backup and sync methods, featuring an automatic backup option for increased data security. It also sends email alerts after each backup, once the user's email is configured. In case of data loss or system failure, it allows users to restore their data. Key features include system backup and restore, support for NTFS volumes with a 2 MB cluster size, and the ability to create a system image on one computer and restore it on different hardware. Users can manage hard disk space by modifying the backup scheme and schedule regular backups for additional security.
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MiniTool Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase ranging between $79 and $399, and / or subscription ranging between $3 and $13 per month + free version with limited functionality.Rating
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- English
Comments and Reviews
There's a new edition released in 2025. (https://www.minitool.com/backup/system-backup.html) It's primarily an imaging and one-way sync program with other capabilities. Haven't tested thoroughly, but looking very good. "wake on file change" seems to be a paid fealture (FreeFileSync has it free), but it is likely one of the best for simple file backup, perhaps the best for keeping a set number of backups of some files, and the sync files are kept in standard format (image feature uses proprietary format). The sync experience is nicely sorted out vs having to make many filters in FreeFileSync. The free version imaging even supports bare metal restore. Version 4.8 released in 2025 has 64bit. Installer detects your system for 32 or 64bit
I tried to use it for system backup, and it just did not work. The software is janky and unreliable. Sometimes it would backup and other times you're left with an empty screen or a red icon.
You can add backups unless you do it via the wrong add button. Some options look like low quality .JPGs. I trust my HP printer more than this software, and it recently asked me for my home address just to scan a document.
If you need a system backup, use Paragon Backup Free or Macrium Reflect instead.
Displays a pop-up on every boot saying I didn't do any backups recently and there is no way to disable these. The app is also not present on the "startup apps" list in the Task Manager so it shouldn't even be starting up.
MalwareBytes Windows Firewall Control seems to stop them.